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Stokel Family History

Stokel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stoker, Stoke, Stokey, Stoken, Stockel, Stoel, Stukel, Stokely

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Where is the Stokel family from?

You can see how Stokel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stokel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stokel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Stokel families living in Durham. This was about 78% of all the recorded Stokel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stokel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stokel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stokel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stokel. 100% of Stokel men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Stokel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stokel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Stokel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 258 immigration records available for the last name Stokel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Stokel. For the veterans among your Stokel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Stokel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stokel in 1969 was 80, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stokel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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